Wear-Resistant Coatings
Ceramic, tungsten carbide, and metal alloy coatings are applied to improve durability against corrosion, abrasion, and wear using advanced HVOF, plasma spray, and metallizing equipment.
Extend component life with Professional Surfacing Solutions & Services from Parkway-Kew Corporation. Since 1952, our team has helped industrial operations reduce wear, corrosion, downtime, and replacement costs through advanced HVOF, plasma spray, metallizing, sub-arc welding, grinding, and rebuilding capabilities tailored to demanding wire, fracking, shipping, and heavy equipment applications.
Advanced surfacing, coating, rebuilding, machining, and grinding services for demanding industrial wear applications.
Ceramic, tungsten carbide, and metal alloy coatings are applied to improve durability against corrosion, abrasion, and wear using advanced HVOF, plasma spray, and metallizing equipment.
Dense HVOF coatings help improve wear and corrosion resistance on process parts, with primary PK coating systems used for demanding wire drawing block applications.
Parkway-Kew rebuilds and hardsurfaces wire drawing blocks and capstans using sub-arc welding, HVOF, plasma, metallizing, and fuse welding technologies.
Submerged arc welding provides a cost-effective hardsurfacing method for wire drawing blocks, including PK-503 and virtually crack-free PK-200 options for specific applications.
Plasma sprayed ceramic coatings, including PK-1500 chrome oxide, deliver strong wear resistance for high-speed and high-slip ferrous wire drawing applications.
Thermal spray metallizing with alloys such as PK-400 can provide an excellent surface finish, especially for large wire applications requiring practical hardsurfacing.
We start by reviewing the component, wear pattern, operating environment, and performance goal. Drawings, dimensions, material details, and prior failure history help our engineering team identify the best rebuild, coating, or fabrication approach.
Parkway-Kew combines decades of innovation with practical solutions for high-wear industrial components.
Parkway-Kew is recognized as a world leader in hardsurfaced wire drawing blocks and capstans.
The company pioneered sub-arc rebuilding in the 1950s and introduced HVOF for wire blocks in 1989.
HVOF, plasma spray, metallizing, fuse welding, machining, and grinding are supported under one experienced team.
Proprietary PK coatings and Restore & Grind repairs help extend part life while reducing downtime and replacement costs.
Experienced leaders behind advanced industrial surfacing innovation.
Founder
Eugene Walter Klein is the visionary founder of Parkway-Kew Corporation, establishing the company in 1952 after identifying an innovative solution to a pressing industrial challenge. As a welding supply salesman, Eugene was approached by a valued customer seeking help repairing worn machine parts and improving their wear resistance. Drawing on his expertise, he recommended a specialized hardfacing wear-resistant weld alloy, proved the concept by welding the first test piece in his own garage, and secured the company's landmark first order to rebuild 100 wire drawing blocks. His entrepreneurial spirit and deep technical knowledge laid the foundation for what would become the world leader in hardsurfaced wire drawing blocks and capstans, a legacy that has endured for over 70 years.
President
Eugene Edward Klein Sr. serves as President of Parkway-Kew Corporation, carrying forward the legacy established by his father, the company's founder. Under his leadership, Parkway-Kew has experienced remarkable growth, outgrowing four separate facilities before relocating to its current headquarters in North Brunswick, NJ in 1999. Eugene has been instrumental in driving the company's continuous technological innovation, from the introduction of HVOF coating for wire drawing blocks in 1989 to the development of the proprietary Restore & Grind process. A recognized industry authority, he has traveled throughout the country delivering presentations on wire drawing block maintenance, cementing the company's reputation as the world leader in precision metal coating and hardsurfacing solutions.
Latin America Sales and Marketing Director
MBA Ing. Antonio Ayala R. serves as Latin America Sales and Marketing Director for Parkway-Kew Corporation, bringing an exceptional combination of business acumen and industry expertise to the role. As CEO of AA Enterprise, he leads Parkway-Kew's regional outreach across Latin American markets, connecting industrial clients with the company's world-class precision metal coating and wear-resistant solutions. A distinguished figure in the wire industry, Antonio previously served as President of Wire Association International (WAI, Inc.), demonstrating his deep engagement with the global wire and cable sector. His bilingual capabilities, executive leadership experience, and extensive professional network make him an invaluable asset in expanding Parkway-Kew's reach and partnerships throughout Latin America.
Professional surfacing applies specialized wear-resistant coatings or hardfacing alloys to industrial components so they last longer under friction, corrosion, heat, and repeated use. Parkway-Kew Corporation uses methods such as HVOF, plasma spray, metallizing, fuse welding, and sub-arc welding to match the coating system to the part, operating environment, and desired surface finish.
Send your part details and get guidance from our surfacing team.
Active connection to the global wire industry.
Making machine parts last longer since 1952.
Recognized leadership in wire drawing block hardsurfacing.
Share your part specifications, wear challenge, or rebuilding requirements, and our team will help identify the right surfacing approach.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (732) 398-2100. You can also send us a quick email at info@parkwaykew.com.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (732) 398-2100. You can also send us a quick email at info@parkwaykew.com.